Whittington Open Gardens

29/06/2025

A big thank you from all the Whittington Open Gardens team.

Thank you to the visitors who came and shared the open gardens weekend with us 🌼

A huge amount of thanks to our wonderful garden owners, who shared their gardens after countless weeks and months of working quietly behind the scenes 🌻

Thank you too to our volunteers🥾.

Thank you to our sponsors Fortress Recycling & Resource Management Ltd

and to all our dedicated partners Main St Cafe The Dog Inn Whittington The Plastic Man The Big Red Bike Lichfield St Giles Hospice Mr Rotavator Garden Services Lichfield Garden Centre Lichfield Trailer Centre Karen Tatlow Garden Design

29/06/2025

🌸 Welcome to Day 2 of Whittington Open Gardens! 🌸

It’s our final day — and your last chance this year to explore the beautiful gardens and green spaces that make Whittington such a special place.

We’re open from 11am today (Sunday 29 June) with 18 unique locations to discover — from wildflower meadows and wildlife-friendly spaces to cottage gardens, colourful borders, and perfectly peaceful spots.

🗺️ Entry is just £5, including your brochure and map.
🎟️ Available at Back Lane Car Park, Main Street Café, and several participating gardens.

☕ Grab a drink or a slice of cake along the way — refreshments are available in some gardens, plus at Main Street Café, The Dog Inn, and The Bell Inn.

🚗 Parking is at the west end of Back Lane, with disabled parking by St Giles Hospice.

🌤️ The forecast is kind, the gardens are blooming, and the village is ready to welcome you. If you’ve been thinking about it — today’s the day.

Come and see why Whittington has earned 5 consecutive Gold awards in Heart of England in Bloom. 🌿

28/06/2025

🏝️Thank you to everyone who came to Whittington to Open Gardens today. We were thrilled to welcome you.

Open gardens is on again tomorrow, so do come back if you came today and didn’t get to see all of our gardens and if you are coming tomorrow for the first time, we look forward to welcoming you 🌳🏡

Sunday 29 June
£5 per adult - under 16’s free
14 gardens and 4 dedicated wildlife spaces

Keep hydrated in this heat at Main St Cafe The Dog Inn Whittington The Bell Inn, Whittington whilst visiting us.

Big red bike is with us again to drive visitors between the gardens.

St Giles Hospice The Big Red Bike Lichfield Whittington & Fisherwick Environment Group (WFEG)

28/06/2025

🌼 Welcome to Whittington Open Gardens 2025! 🌼

We’re open from 11am today and across Sunday too, and we can’t wait to share our beautiful village with you.

With 18 gardens and green spaces to explore – from lush borders and tranquil ponds to wildflower meadows and wildlife havens – there’s something to inspire every visitor. Look out for highlights like the Jubilee Community Orchard and the award-winning Middleton Bridge Garden.

🗺️ Entry is just £5, which includes a full brochure and map. Tickets are available from:
✔️ Back Lane Car Park
✔️ Main Street Café
✔️ Selected gardens

🍰 Refreshments are available at several gardens, as well as the lovely Main Street Café, and our two welcoming pubs – The Dog Inn and The Bell Inn.

🚗 Main parking is at the west end of Back Lane. Disabled parking is available next to St Giles Hospice.

🚲The Big Red bike can take you if you need some help getting around.

🌤️ The weather’s looking fine, the gardens are looking stunning and the whole village is ready to welcome you.

Come and enjoy the ‘river of flowers’ that runs through the heart of Whittington. We promise you’ll leave inspired.

Fortress Recycling & Resource Management Ltd Main St Cafe The Dog Inn Whittington St Giles Hospice The Big Red Bike Lichfield
The Plastic Man Mr Rotavator Garden Services Lichfield Trailer CentreLichfield Garden Centre Karen Tatlow Garden Design

25/06/2025

3 days to go! Open Gardens is this Saturday and Sunday!

Wondering where you might start when you arrive? How about 🏡 64 Church Street.

A young garden with big personality! 🌸

Just three years in the making, 64 Church Street boasts:

🌼 A terraced wraparound front garden full of colour
🐸 A charming nature pond attracting birds and wildlife
🌳 A newly revealed rear garden with quirky features and a creative mix of shrubs and perennials

♿ Fully wheelchair & disabled friendly
📍 On the corner of Church Street and Back Lane

Meet the gardeners behind this vibrant space, and see how much can bloom in just a few years!

24/06/2025

Jono’s Pick of the Weekend – Whittington Open Gardens🌸

We were thrilled to welcome Jono's Tourism for Lichfield, who spent a sunny morning exploring some of the 18 gardens and green spaces opening up in Whittington this Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 June.

From lush lawns to wildflower meadows, Jono captured just how varied and colourful this event is – a perfect walking (or driving) tour through one of Staffordshire’s prettiest villages. Expect manicured borders, mature trees, peaceful ponds, and even sweeping countryside views.

🚗 Car parking is clearly signposted, and your £5 admission includes a map and brochure (available at the Main Street Café).

🍰 Stop off for refreshments at the Main St Cafe or enjoy a drink in our two welcoming pubs – The Dog Inn Whittington and The Bell Inn, Whittington.

⚠️ Please note:
Not all gardens are open both days. Some may not be accessible to wheelchairs or powered scooters – details are in the brochure.

🌤️ With fine weather forecast and local charm in abundance, it’s no surprise Jono gives this a firm thumbs-up as a weekend must-see.

📖 Read his preview and see why Whittington is the place to be this weekend

23/06/2025

🌿W e l c o m e to a new week and the countdown to Whittington Open Gardens this weekend.

We’re in the news! 📰

This week’s Tamworth Herald shines a spotlight on our Whittington Open Gardens, and with good reason – on 28th & 29th June, visitors will have 18 chances to explore some of the most beautiful and wildlife-friendly gardens in the region.

🏡 With 14 private gardens and 4 public green spaces – including the stunning Middleton Bridge Garden and the Jubilee Community Orchard – the event is packed with variety, colour, and inspiration. From cottage gardens to canalside planting, wildflower meadows to newly landscaped retreats, there’s something for every garden lover.

🌼 Whittington has won Gold in the Heart of England in Bloom five years running, and this weekend is your chance to see why.

🎟️ Admission: £5 (includes a full map and guide). Pay at the Back Lane car park, Main Street Café, or participating gardens.

🍰 Refreshments available throughout the village – from pubs and cafés to garden stalls.

📍 Free parking (plus disabled parking at St Giles Hospice).

Come and enjoy a summer weekend filled with flowers, fresh air, and village charm. 🌸

22/06/2025

🌸 Discover Whittington in Bloom - 28 and 29 June 🌿

Looking for a relaxing and inspiring day out next weekend? Come and explore Whittington Open Gardens on 28th & 29th June and experience the village’s stunning “river of flowers” for yourself!

With 14 beautiful private gardens and 4 delightful public spaces open across the village – including award-winning spots like the Middleton Bridge Garden – there’s something to delight every green-fingered visitor.

Enjoy refreshments at the Main St Cafe , our two friendly pubs, or even in some of the gardens themselves. It’s a perfect way to soak up the charm, colour and creativity that have helped Whittington win multiple Heart of England in Bloom Gold awards.

🎟️ Admission is just £5, which includes a map and information booklet. Tickets are available at various locations around the village.

Don’t miss this wonderful weekend – to read more via Lichfield Live 👇

Fortress Recycling & Resource Management Ltd The Dog Inn Whittington The Plastic Man Lichfield Trailer Centre Lichfield Garden Centre St Giles Hospice Karen Tatlow Garden Design Mr Rotavator Garden Services Whittington & Fisherwick Environment Group (WFEG)

Visitors are being invited to enjoy a "river of flowers" at an open gardens event.

20/06/2025

🚲 Calling All Cyclists – Be a Big Red Bike Scout!

Love cycling? Want to be part of something fun, active and community-spirited? We’ve got just the thing! 🌸

Whittington Open Gardens is teaming up with The Big Red Bike to help visitors get around the village in a greener, more joyful way 🚴‍♀️🚴

The Big Red Bike will be running throughout the Open Gardens weekend – and we need volunteer 'scouts' to cycle alongside and help keep an eye on traffic and safety.

🔍 What’s involved?
✅ Ride alongside the Big Red Bike
✅ Keep an eye out for traffic
✅ Help visitors get around safely
✅ Have fun while doing something great for the community!

🕐 Just an hour or two of your time would make a real difference.
💬 Interested or know someone who might be? Get in touch with us today on messenger or comment below

The Big Red Bike Lichfield

19/06/2025

How does a wander through nearly two acres of botanical joy sound next weekend? 🌿

🍏 Crossroads is an early 19th century farmhouse, with a beautiful garden which is packed with:

🍎 39 heritage apple tree varieties
🍐 Rare pears like the Tettenhall Dick
🌼 Ornamental borders, woodland shade, wildlife ponds
🐝 Polytunnel, fruit cage & buzzing with life

This one's for the plant lovers, wildlife watchers and history buffs alike.

⚠️ Not suitable for wheelchairs (slopes & steps)
📍 A true countryside oasis

That would surely call for a glass of something chilled at Main St Cafe or where apples and pears are turned into something stronger perhaps, at our local pubs The Dog Inn Whittington The Bell Inn, Whittington The Plough

June 28 and 29 Whittington Open Gardens

18/06/2025

Our local primary school will be hosting their summer fayre-stival 🎪 over the Open Gardens weekend, so do drop over and support them on the Saturday in between garden visits 🌳

Whittington Primary School - Saturday 28 June 11.00 - 15.00
Common Lane, Lichfield WS14 9LG